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Screw 8-32 x 1/2 PN HD PHIL TYPE F (Jar 100)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Screws
Metallics JSPMPF15SS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does TYPE F mean on this 8-32 screw, and do I need to tap the hole first?
Type F is a thread-cutting screw: the point is blunt with cutting flutes, so it cuts its own thread as it drives into an untapped hole in sheet metal or a casting. No tapping step needed on the untapped hole, though you still need the correct pilot hole. It will also drive into an existing tapped 8-32 hole.
2) Is 1/2 inch long enough for mounting devices and covers in a steel box?
A 1/2 inch 8-32 pan head is the common length for fastening switches, receptacles, plaster rings and small covers to tapped or untapped steel, where you only need a few threads of engagement. If you're shimming out a device or going through thick build-up such as multiple rings or stacked plates, you'll want a longer 8-32 screw instead.
3) How does a pan head Phillips compare to a flat head for this application?
Pan head, which is what the JSPMPF15SS is, sits on top of the surface with a broad flat bearing face, so it clamps straps, brackets and covers without needing a countersink. If your part has a countersunk hole and the fastener must finish flush, a pan head is the wrong choice and you want a flat head screw.
4) How are these Metallics 8-32 screws packaged for a service van or shop bin?
They come 100 to a jar, which is the format most electricians keep on the truck for 8-32 device screws. The jar keeps them contained for a parts shelf rather than loose in a bag, and 100 pieces covers a decent run of device and ring work before reordering.
5) Is the Metallics JSPMPF15SS a stainless steel screw?
The ordering identity to use is Metallics part number JSPMPF15SS, an 8-32 x 1/2 inch pan head Phillips Type F screw packed 100 per jar. Spec it by that part number and the 8-32 x 1/2 Type F description when you need it to match a previous order.
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